Edna, TX Demographics
A map of Edna's Population by Race
Edna, Texas has an estimated population of 6,027, a less than 1% change from the 5,987 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.2% White, 36.5% Hispanic, 14.5% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Edna has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Edna, that probability was 65.2% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Edna is ranked the 378th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Edna was ranked the 364th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Edna's White Population
2,843 residents of Edna, or 47.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edna is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Edna ranks 1149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Edna's White population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Edna's population has increased from 42.2% to 47.2%.
Edna is more White than neighboring Ganado (37.2% White), and Vanderbilt (16.6% White). Edna is less White than neighboring Lolita (100% White), Inez (87.5% White), and La Ward (77.5% White).
Edna's Black Population
872 residents of Edna, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edna is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Edna ranks 260th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Edna's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Edna's population has increased from 13.4% to 14.5%.
Edna is more Black than neighboring Ganado (6.8% Black), Vanderbilt (0% Black), Lolita (0% Black), Inez (0% Black), and La Ward (0% Black).
Edna's Asian Population
26 residents of Edna, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edna is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Edna ranks 279th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Edna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.2%. Asian residents' share of Edna's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.
Edna is more Asian than neighboring Ganado (0% Asian), Vanderbilt (0% Asian), Lolita (0% Asian), and La Ward (0% Asian). Edna is less Asian than neighboring Inez (2.2% Asian).
Edna's Hispanic Population
2,197 residents of Edna, or 36.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edna is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Edna ranks 759th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Edna's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Edna's population has decreased from 38.9% to 36.5%.
Edna is more Hispanic than neighboring Lolita (0% Hispanic), Inez (7.9% Hispanic), and La Ward (20.2% Hispanic). Edna is less Hispanic than neighboring Ganado (56% Hispanic), and Vanderbilt (83.4% Hispanic).
Edna's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Edna, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edna is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Edna ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Edna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edna's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.
Edna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ganado (0% Native American/Other), Vanderbilt (0% Native American/Other), Lolita (0% Native American/Other), Inez (0% Native American/Other), and La Ward (0% Native American/Other).
Edna's Multiracial Population
73 residents of Edna, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edna is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Edna ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Edna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Edna's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.2%.
Edna is more Multiracial than neighboring Ganado (0% Multiracial), Vanderbilt (0% Multiracial), and Lolita (0% Multiracial). Edna is less Multiracial than neighboring Inez (2.4% Multiracial), and La Ward (2.2% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.